DISTRIBUTION:

Lemaireia loepoides (wingspan 80mm) is a rare species, flying most frequently in lowland forest in Borneo, Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. However, one was taken at 1618m on Bukit Retak, Brunei.

This moth has also been classified as Antheraea loepoides and Syntherata loepoides.

"Diagnosis. The species resembles somewhat a small Loepa but the forewing apex is acute, the ocelli of both wings are much smaller with unicolorous rings, the fasciae are rufous, broad, diffuse and somewhat irregular, and a rufous bar extends from the hindwing ocellus to the dorsum."

Lemaireia loepoides

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Teemu Klemetti offers the following regarding flight on peninsular Malaysia: "I found it in April only, but it may have a second brood in October-November. Males come to light between 5:00 - 6:30 am; no experiences with the females."

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

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